Traditional Pub – Cosy Fires And Quality, Local Produce, Alnwick

The Greys Inn is situated in the quiet and pleasant village of Embleton, and just 800 yds from the renowned coastal walk between Low Newton-by-the-Sea (the Ship Inn) and Craster (The Jolly Fisherman). Embleton bay is one of the most beautiful and tranquil stretches of beach in the country commanded over by the iconic ruins of Dunstanburgh Castle. Embleton itself is part located within Northumberland’s Area of Outstanding Natural beauty, one of 46 areas around the country now known as Natural Landscapes, and is on the Northumberland Coastal Route. It is thus additionally within easy striking distance of the coastal attractions of Bamburgh, Seahouses, Beadnell and The Holy Island of Lindisfarne (home to the famous Lindisfarne Mead and the iconic Lindisfarne Castle)and further inland to Wooler, Kielder, Harian’s Wall and even the city of Newcastle-upon-Tyne itself, and  Greys Street and Greys monument.

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The Greys has seating on the green to its frontage and a charming, hidden, and off road two tiered garden to its rear, south facing and sheltered; stone walls, mature foliage apple trees and nesting birds characterise is country feel. Within the beer garden is its much talked about ‘Potting Shed’, a sensitive conversion of a former horticultural outbuilding to an outside dining facility ( for up to a dozen people). Private and atmospheric, it enjoys its own log burning stove and is ideal for family get togethers or more private gatherings. 

The outlook to the rear of the Greys is "the hidden gem" of the village. It overlooks some of the oldest parts of Embleton’s mature gardens out towards playing fields and the Norman church of The Holy Trinity. These can be particularly enjoyed from the higher elevation of the pub’s outside balcony to the rear, which at dining room level also overlooks the Inn’s beer garden.

The beer garden can be accessed either through the pub itself or via "Kippleberry Steps" to its side.

The Inn is family and dog friendly. The tradition of table games and providing for children's creativity remains strong despite phone and laptop internet access. The Greys subscribes to all main satellite TV channel's ( SKY, TNT & Amazon Prime) for the showing of requested sport only. Three different screens cater for personal sporting choice when occasion arises.  

The Inn itself is dedicated to provide a friendly, value for money welcoming service where customers from the local community, regular seasonal visitors and those simply passing through the wonderful county of Northumberland can relax, find respite, uncover interesting stories and make new friends. We remain at the heart of a community, which also enjoys a super Farm shop, a great garage, a lovely church, a cracking school and highly thought of Hotel. One of the key fund-raising missions for our monthly Thursday Quiz nights  is support of the Embeton Children’s Play Park;  a wonderful village facility to help to maintain.

The Greys, through family connections, has close links with The Alnwick Brewery, located at Hawkhill on the coastal road out of Alnwick towards Alnmouth and Amble. The Brewery is also the Inn’s closest supplier of quality ales and recent quality awards endorse the pubs rotating chosen selection, which also includes other established regional brews. The brewery is also noted for the rustic setting of its Tap room, bottle shop and beer garden. The closest distillery to the Inn is at Rock (3 miles away) home to the Northumberland Spirit Company and notably its Alnwick Gin. The regionally famous Alnwick Rum (since 1914) is widely available and notably from Alnwick Rum’s own retail outlet “A Taste of Northumbria” in Alnwick town’s Market Square.

The Greys Inn is full of character and characters, it is traditional, welcoming, and well connected - somewhere to enjoy good food and drink, and relax.